Corporate Risk Manager

This position is based at Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service’s Headquarters in Winsford, and forms part of the Service Improvement Department, which champions the effective use of business intelligence and risk information to enhance performance, inform decision‑making and ensure delivery of strategic priorities, as set out in the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2024 – 2028.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled individual to join its Service Improvement Team, as the Corporate Risk Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to further a career in risk management, working in a dynamic environment, for an organisation that is focused on delivering outstanding prevention, protection and response services, and is striving to achieve its vision of a Cheshire where there are no deaths, injuries or damage from fires and other emergencies.

The main purpose of this job role is to deliver the Service’s corporate risk management function, taking responsibility for promoting and embedding a positive risk culture, and facilitating effective implementation of the Service’s Risk Management Framework, including strategy, policy, training, assurance, and reporting mechanisms.

Duties of this role will include developing and delivering risk management guidance, tools, designing and facilitating risk management training and workshops, undertaking regular risk assurance reviews, exercising expert judgement to accurately present risk information to senior leaders, working with internal audit to gain third line assurance,  publishing the Service’s annual risk management report, and collaborating with other key business functions to ensure good governance and to support continuous improvement.  

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below, or alternatively contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the ‘Application Guidance Notes before’ completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 17/26/RM on your application form.

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Closing Date for Applications: 9am on Monday 3 August 2026

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Applications for part-time and job share working will be considered for this post.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive leadership team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in the fire and rescue service. We value a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and welcome candidates who can demonstrate the strategic insight, leadership capability, and commitment to excellence that this role demands.